Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s web series ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ gears up for its release on Netflix. Set against the backdrop of the Indian freedom struggle of the 1940s, the show promises to be an epic saga of love, power, revenge, and freedom. Through the stories of courtesans and their patrons, the series delves deep into the cultural reality of Heeramandi, offering a compelling narrative that is sure to enthral audiences worldwide. Here’s a look at all the characters and their relationships with each other. Watch the video for more.
01 May,2024 01:00 PM IST
In 2023, Google launched the Pixel 8 series which included two smartphones which is Google Pixel 8 & Google Pixel 8 Pro. After these introductions, the tech giant is all set to launch its latest smartphone, the Pixel 8a under this series. Google will be launching the phone at this year's Google I/O developer confrence which is scheduled for 14th of May. There are almost two weeks to go until the launch of Google Pixel 8a, but almost all the key details have already leaked online, including the AI features, display performance details and much more. As the launch date for the upcoming gadget nears, let's take a look at the expected price, features and specifications of Google Pixel 8a. Watch video
30 April,2024 08:26 PM IST
BMC's Mumbai Coastal Road Project Arch String Girder (Bridge) was successfully installed on April 26. After a lot of anticipation finally, Mumbai Coastal Road Project and Bandra-Worli Sea Link got connected successfully. Earlier, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) allocated Rs 3200 crore for its ambitious Mumbai Coastal Road project in its 2022-23 budget. As per BMC data, the coastal road project got the highest share of budget allocation by BMC for the year 2022-23 at 17 per cent. This will benefit commuters, especially during peak hours in the morning and the evening when there's heavy traffic. Speaking to ANI, General Manager Planning of Hindustan Construction Company, Pawan Padiyar said, “The Bandra-Worli Sea Link was also constructed by Hindustan Construction Company, one of the iconic project in Mumbai. We are glad this time also we have constructed this iconic bridge for costal road. It is also adjacent to Bandra-Worli Sea Link. It is changing the aesthetics of Mumbai.” He further informed about the materials that were used in constructing this massive bridge.
27 April,2024 11:32 AM IST
The US would welcome any country interested in using its voice to further deter the Russian offensive in Ukraine and play a positive role in helping release hostages and defeating Hamas amid the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip, US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said at a press briefing on April 18. Asked how the US and the international community can use Prime Minister Narendra Modi's influence to end the ongoing war worldwide, Patel said, “Specifically, first in the context of Russia-Ukraine, if any country is interested in using its voice to further deter Russian aggression on the people of Ukraine, we certainly would welcome that and in the current ongoing context in Gaza, any country that believes that they can play a positive role in helping us get to a release of hostages, helping us get additional humanitarian assistance into Gaza, and helping to defeat Gaza, they certainly should and are welcome to play that role.”
19 April,2024 06:47 PM IST
Renowned for its serene beaches and diverse tourism offerings, Lakshadweep continues to captivate travellers seeking tranquillity and adventure alike. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's last visit to Lakshadweep has sparked global interest in the destination which is also visible after seeing a spike in Google searches. As a result of PM Modi’s visit, Lakshadweep is witnessing tourists in huge numbers since then. Speaking to ANI, the tourism officer gave insights about Lakshadweep and the growing tourism in the Union territory. He said, “Lakshadweep is a very unique and very isolated tourist destination. We have been streamlining various tourism activities on the Island. Lakshadweep is one of the best scuba diving destinations in the world. Prime Minister visited the Lakshadweep Island last December and the impact of his visit was huge.”Speaking to ANI, a tourist shared his experience and said, “Our experience was amazing and I think we were trying to find a destination like this only where things are raw and not very much commercialized.”
06 April,2024 02:02 PM IST
Where are the songs, where is the scale, wondered Katrina Kaif when she was offered New York. But working with Kabir Khan turned out to be a transformative experience. On the new episode of Mid-day's Sit With Hitlist, the actor looks back at one of her most definitive films, and some that did not materialise, like her character as the fourth girl in Bachna Ae Haseeno, which got cut even before the film was made. Watch the full intervew on March 2
01 March,2024 12:00 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi during his visit to Kerala on 27th February revealed the names of the four astronauts who have been selected for India's first human space mission Gaganyaan. Group Captain Prashanth Nair, Ajit Krishnan, Angad Pratap and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla will join the mission. PM Modi reviewed the progress of Gaganyaan Mission and bestowed astronaut wings to the astronaut designates. The Gaganyaan Mission is India’s first human space flight program for which extensive preparations are underway at various ISRO centers. Watch video to know more.
27 February,2024 03:20 PM IST
Congress MLA S Vijayadharani, who represents Vilavancode in Tamil Nadu, officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on February 24. “Lot of great things are happening under honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi for our country,” said Vijayadharani after joining the BJP. She also credited BJP Tamil Nadu K Annamalai for his efforts in the state.
24 February,2024 06:33 PM IST
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Interim Budget 2024-25 today. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor labelled it as one of the shortest speeches on record in the Budget and termed it disappointing. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh mentioned it as an encouraging budget and said that the government is fully confident of achieving the target of becoming a developed nation by 2047. Congress MP Manish Tewari said that it is a 'vote-on-account' which has only one purpose to keep the government solvent for the first quarter of the current fiscal year. Union Minister VK Singh said “Everything will be for 'Vikshit Bharat'...everything has been discussed in the budget to strengthen the economy...". From the opposition MP’s to the ruling government leaders, here’s how the political leaders reacted to the Interim Budget announcement.
01 February,2024 01:31 PM IST
Eisha Singh recently spoke about Abhishek Kumar, stating that he is tailor-made for 'Bigg Boss' and expressing strong support for him, even predicting his victory on the show. She also discussed on Isha Malviya, remarking, 'Isha has created a lot of mess in the Bigg Boss house.' Eisha criticized Isha for playing a dirty love game with Abhishek. Additionally, she discussed the incident when Abhishek slapped Samarth, which Salman Khan also addressed. Eisha Singh also spoke about Ankita Lokhande's game plan and discussed Munawar and Abhishek's friendship in Bigg Boss 17
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